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MIAMI GARDENS, FL - SEPTEMBER 30: Keytaon Thompson #99 of the Virginia Cavaliers is tackled by Tyrique Stevenson #2 of the Miami Hurricanes as he catches the ball on September 30, 2021 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

Tyrique Stevenson Draft Profile

Player: Tyrique Stevenson

School: Miami

Measurables:

  • Height: 6’ (NFL Combine)
  • Weight: 198 (NFL Combine)
  • 40: 4.45 (NFL Combine)
  • 10 Yard Split: 1.51 (NFL Combine)
  • Bench: DNP
  • Vertical Jump: 38.5” (NFL Combine)
  • Broad Jump: 10’5” (NFL Combine)
  • 3 Cone: 7.09 (NFL Combine)
  • 20 Yard Shuttle: 4.41 (NFL Combine)

Graded Position Specific Traits:

  • Man Coverage: 7.5/10
  • Zone Coverage: 5.5/10
  • Field Vision: 6.25/10
  • Tackling: 6.25/10
  • Run Support: 6/10
  • Range: 5.75/10

Prospect Grade: 37.25/60; 62.1%- Good starter with the potential to be a great starter

Projected Draft Day: Mid-Late Round 2

Player Comparison: Aaron Robinson

Player Summary:

Stevenson is definitely a better man corner than he is a zone corner. Even in man, Stevenson is better in press than he is in off man. He’s not bad in off man, but his transitions on route breaks can be rough at times. In zone coverage, he had multiple busted coverages which led to big plays or touchdowns. There was a play against UNC(I believe) where he carried his receiver about 5 or so yards and then sat as if they were playing Cover 2, and his man was wide open. I don’t know if it was him not knowing the call or he was trying to do too much, but I remember thinking to myself “what the heck did he just do?”

Although Stevenson played outside at The U, I do think Stevenson could be utilized as a nickel player as well. Before playing for the canes, Stevenson played for Georgia where he was on the depth chart for their “Star” position which is their nickel player. There is a little bit of film of Stevenson blitzing which looked pretty good. He could work on tackling lower more consistently though. Stevenson also has experience playing special teams and a little bit as a punt returner. Stevenson is certainly a versatile corner prospect who is getting a lot of love.